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June 2007 - May 2008
The below organizations share in the
United Way proceeds for the above allocation year.
(Links for Profile on Pike Pa Help or Agency
Website)
1. American Red Cross (website): Wayne - Pike Chapter
Support for disaster relief for families in Pike County.
2. Camp Speers-Eljabar YMCA (website)
Scholarships for after school childcare, day camp and resident
camp experiences available to the children of Pike County that otherwise would not be able to afford it.
3. Catholic Social Services
Material Assistance Program- providing general living necessities
such as food, rental assistance and utility assistance on a temporary basis to needy families in Pike County.
4. CDD - Center for Developmental Disabilities
of Pike County
Providing a continuum of educational and therapeutic services
for Pike children with developmental disabilities and delays.
5. New Visions Clubhouse - Consolidated Training & Services, Inc.
New Vision Clubhouse is a place for adults with mental illnesses
to reconnect with the community and develop a sense of belonging and self-worth. Members find a safe, supportive
environment to learn new skills, gain confidence and bring balance back into their lives. Funds will be used for
the rehabilitation program and for transportation assistance.
6. Country Ark Farm
(website)
Providing animal therapy.for the physically, mentally and
emotionally special-abled community in Pike County.
7. Devereux Pocono Center (website)
Startup costs for an Adaptive Living Program in Pike County
for special needs students to help them achieve a greater level of independence and a heightened quality of life
withint thier home, work and community.
8. GAIT - Genuine Alternative In Therapy
(website)
A therapeutic horseback riding center to improve the quality
of life of children and adults with disabilities resulting in a more independent life in society. Funds will be
used for the Rider Scholarship Fund supporting families unable to afford services and also for the Hippotherapy
Program.
9. Good Cheer Food Pantry
Provides food to any community member in need
10. Habitat for Humanity of Pike County
(website)
Building adequate and affordable housing for families in
Pike County threatened by homelessness, who in turn provide sweat equity and financial commitment. Funds will be
used for building materials.
11. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Food Pantry
Serving Pike by providing healthy food to needy families
- including meat, vegetables, fresh produce and juice.
12. Honesdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Inc. (website)
Provides advanced level of emergency care in Northern Pike
County. Funds will be used for emergency vehicle equipment, medication, supplies and medical personnel.
13. PCDC - Pike County Developmental Center
A respite center that provides training for developmentally
challenged adults - ages 16 and up, enhancing their lives and helping them reach greater independence. Funds support
the Life Skills Enrichment Project.
14. Penn State Cooperative Extension (webpage)
Funds will be used for the Strenghtening Families Program
and the Middle School Youth and Parenting Program to help stenghten family bonds.
15. Pike County Advanced Life Support (website)
Funds wil be used for the purchase of medical supplies for
the new ambulance.
16. Pike County Alliance for Prevention Programs
Funds will be used for the Delaware Valley Middle School
After School Program.
17. Pike County Tobacco Free Coalition (webpage)
Training and implementation of the Teens Against Tobacco
Use (TATU) program in which high school students team teach 3-5th graders.
18. PEEC - Pocono Environmental Education Center (website)
Financial assistance to make summer program participation
available to the children of Pike County. Also provides support for the Junior Naturalists Scientist Summer Nature
Program.
19. Safe Haven of Pike County
Formally known as Survivor's Resources. Funds provide for
crisis the invervention shelter which assists victims escaping domestic violence crisis situations.
20. The Salvation Army (national website)
To meet human needs in the local community by providing material
assistance to Pike County residents.
21. Wayne-Pike Adult Literacy (website)
Provides free one-on-one basic skills, GED, and ESL instruction
to Pike adults seventeen or older, giving them the necessary skills to succeed in the workforce. Funds will be
used for the purchase of books.
Current Allocations also support the following United Way
initiatives:
- Day of Caring
- 9/11 Memorial Blood Drive
- Pike County's Information and Referral System; www.PikePAHelp.org
- Pike County Emergency Reserve Fund
- Pike County Community Ramp Fund
- Pike County Family Community Expo
- Pike County Volunteer Taskforce
- Collaborative Special Programs with Local Corporations and
Organizations
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